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US Capitol riots: Footage shows Nancy Pelosi seeking help

In previously unseen footage, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is seen calling for more help to be sent to the US Capitol as riots break outside.

The footage was released during a hearing on the 6 January riots and was filmed by Pelosi's daughter, documentary filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi.

In what is likely to be the final hearing, the committee voted unanimously to order former President Donald Trump to testify.

13 October 2022

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